Naha
Naha (那覇市, Naha-shi, Japanese: [naꜜha], Okinawan: Nāfa or Nafa) is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, the southernmost prefecture of Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the city has an estimated population of 317,405 and a population density of 7,939 persons per km2 (20,562 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is 39.98 km2 (15.44 sq mi).
Naha
那覇市 | |
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From top left: Shuri Castle, Shureimon, Kokusai dōri, Kinjocho Ishidatami-michi, Central Naha | |
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Location of Naha in Okinawa Prefecture | |
Naha | |
| Coordinates: 26°12′44″N 127°40′45″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu (Ryukyu) |
| Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
| First official recorded | 1322 |
| Special district Settled | 1896 |
| City Settled | May 20, 1921 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Satoru Chinen (since 16 November 2022) |
| Area | |
| • Core city | 39.98 km2 (15.44 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 478.57 km2 (184.78 sq mi) |
| Population (June 1, 2019) | |
| • Core city | 317,405 |
| • Density | 7,900/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Phone number | 098-867-0111 |
| Address | 1-1-1 Izumizaki, Naha-shi 900-8585 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Bougainvillea |
| Tree | Fukugi |
Naha is located on the East China Sea coast of the southern part of Okinawa Island, the largest of Okinawa Prefecture. The modern city was officially founded on May 20, 1921. Before that, Naha had been for centuries one of the most important and populous sites in Okinawa.
Naha is the political, economic and educational center of Okinawa Prefecture. In the medieval and early modern periods, it was the commercial center of the Ryukyu Kingdom.